BLS Vossloh Voyager

The Branch Line Society ran another of their excellent tours on Saturday 14th January 2017 - the "Vossloh Voyager". This utilised the two South West Trains Class 455 units that have been the test-beds for the Vossloh Kiepe three phase AC traction motor project. Starting from Waterloo, the tour ran around south west areas of Greater London and raised a great deal of money for SWT's nominated charity, the Railway Benefit Fund. Once again, I was privileged to join the tour in the capacity of "Official Photographer" to record the day's events. Thanks to BLS, South West Trains and Network Rail for another great day out! As usual, a few photos to start, more to add as time permits.

Windsor & Eton Riverside station is still something of an architectural gem with its elaborate train shed and lighting stands. Having arrived a few minutes earlier with 1Z46, the 12:43 from Waterloo BLS "Vossloh Voyager" tour into Platform 1, 455 870 stands at the buffers alongside SWT 458 535 in Platform 2. This had arrived as 2U45 at 16:30 from Waterloo and departed as 2U52, the 16:53 to Waterloo, together with 458 502 forming a ten-coach train. 16:39, Saturday 14th January 2017. Digital Image No. IGMP23090.